Cards, cards & more cards

The kids have been at my Mum's house for the last week so that's given me more time to play around with all my stamp sets. Finally, I've been able to gather together all my ideas & inspirations and make some cards. 

The 1st one I'm going to show you uses the Asian Artistry (level 2 hostess Autumn-Winter Mini) stamp set.

The reeds and dragonfly are stamped onto a Rich Razzleberry card base using VersaMark (R) ink. The greeting was stamped using Craft Whisper White ink. The main flower image was stamped using Craft Whisper White ink onto Basic Black cs then I used the Stampin' Pastels to create the chalked image. I then adhered the Basic Black cs onto Whisper White & Old Olive cs and then they were all adhered onto the Rich Razzleberry card base. Too easy!

The next card uses the Vintage Vogue stamp set, also from the Autumn-Winter Mini.

I sponged Chocolate Chip ink (maybe a bit too heavily in some spots!) onto Very Vanilla cs. The vine was then stamped around the top, left & bottom edges using Old Olive ink. The outside egde of the Very Vanilla cs was also sponged with Old Olive ink. Then using Rose Red & Pretty In Pink ink I "stamped off" the large & small flower. The Friends image was stamped twice - once onto the Very Vanilla cs then again onto a scrap piece of Very Vanilla cs. I cut out the F image from the scrap piece (minus the wording) then using dimensionals I stuck it on top of the other stamped Friends image. Finally, I applied Crystal Effects all over the F and left it to dry :)

This card I made using the Big Bold Birthday stamp set which is on sale this month for only $43.16 - 20% off! It's such a great set for boys & girls cards. Get it while you can because it is going to be retired when the new catalogue is launched!

I've only used two colours on this card - Rose Red & Whisper White. The card base has been embossed using the Stampin' Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions folder in the Big Shot. The cupcake, candles and greeting have been stamped onto Whisper White cs using Ruby Red ink, then cut out. The designer series paper on the bottom of the card is Raspberry Tart. I used the scallop edge punch to make the scallop edging, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon and silver brads.  

Lucky last for today - I've used the Lovely as a Tree stamp set for this card. Lovely as a Tree is such a great set for men's cards. This card could be used for Father's Day or a birthday...anything really. All you would have to do is change the greeting. I'm really happy with the result!

The card stock used is Whisper White & Basic Black. The greeting is from the Basic Phrases stamp set. I used the Big Shot to make the tag for the greeting using the Stampin' Up! Lots of Tags die (Autumn-Winter Mini) and the Designer Series Paper is Urban Oasis. Other than that, the only other accessories used were Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon and silver brads. Next time I make this card I'll try using black ribbon...it would probably look even better!

Until next time, 
Megan :)